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All available topsoil within the disturbed area was salvaged. Most of the topsoil has been <br />replaced following backfilling and grading. The two remaining topsoil stockpiles will be used <br />during reclamation of the sediment pond. <br />A. The Division makes no approval of provisions for alternative methods of stored topsoil <br />protection to those of Rule 4.06.3 [4.06.1(2)]. <br />B. No additional clearing of vegetation or removal of topsoil is proposed. Thus the Division <br />makes no waiver of requirement for clearing of vegetation cover prior to topsoil removal <br />[4.06.2(1)]. <br />C. No removal of topsoil is proposed for the forthcoming permit renewal term. Thus the Division <br />makes no approval of a variance for topsoil removal [4.06.2(2)(a)]. <br />D. No additional earthwork (other than reclamation of the sedimentation pond and diversion <br />ditches) is proposed (no new disturbance). Thus the Division makes no approvals regarding <br />segregation of B horizon and C horizons [4.06.2(3)]. <br />E. The Division has determined selected overburden materials shall be used for topsoil (seed bed <br />material) for reclamation of the remaining surface facilities (as was done for previous <br />reclamation). This determination is based on physical and chemical analyses approved by the <br />Division [4.06.2(4)(a)]. <br />F. Topsoil has been stockpiled on site for reclamation of the sedimentation pond and diversion <br />ditches. The Division makes no approvals of alternative methods to vegetation protection <br />[4.06.3(2)(a)]. <br />G. The Division makes no approval of alternative treatments to eliminate slippage surfaces, <br />relieve compaction, and provide for root penetration [4.06.4(1)]. <br />V. Sealing of Drilled Holes and Underground Openings <br />A. The applicant has not proposed to manage development, exploration, drill or bore holes, wells <br />or other exposed underground openings in a manner other than by sealing and plugging (4.07.1). <br />The closure of the mine portals has been carried out in compliance with all relevant local, State, <br />Division and Federal regulations. The design shown in figure 4.4 -1 and 4.4 -2, specifically <br />designed for the portal #1 and #2, respectively, has been followed. A minor variation of the <br />plans, replacing the concrete block walls with solid concrete walls, has been approved by <br />MSHA. <br />VI. Use of Explosives <br />There is no proposed use of explosives at the site during the ensuing term of the permit. Thus the <br />Division makes no approvals relating to 4.08.3(2)(b)(v) and 4.08.4(2), 4.08.4(7), and 4.08.6(2). <br />VII. Disposal of Excess Spoil <br />Coal Ridge No. 1 Mine <br />Permit Renewal 6 15 31 October 2011 <br />